Barbering (Level 3 NVQ Diploma)

This course is designed for learners who wish to pursue a career in barbering industry at an advanced level. This course aims to provide you with a range of specialist practical skills and technical knowledge which will equip you for this thriving industry.

This course is ideal if you enjoy being creative, artistic and enjoy the challenge of carrying out advanced services within a busy salon environment. This qualification aims to provide you with specialist practical skills, which are ideal if you want to progress to an advanced level.

You will be assessed by creating a portfolio of evidence. Online examinations will also contribute to your coursework.

What topics will I study? 

You will:

• Learn how to creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques
• Learn how to colour hair using a combination of colouring techniques
• Design and create a range of facial hair shapes
• Provide shaving services
• Provide consultation services
• Have the opportunity to work with local employers who will provide demonstrations and talks
• Have a great range of activities available, including competition work, promotional events, educational/industry trips. Plus, a range of industry experts to deliver master classes and workshops
• Build on your barbering skills and also develop organisational, planning and time management skills
• Have the opportunity to learn more about promoting skills and talent to build your client base and careers
• Plan and participate in creative competitions

What can I study alongside this course? This course cannot be combined with others.

Next steps: Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to be employed as a senior barber in a barber’s shop. Alternatively, you could gain employment on a cruise ship or abroad.

Entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and grade 3 in Maths. You will need to have completed a Level 2 Barbering qualification. Internal applicants will also need a reference from their former tutor.

We have fantastic commercial hair salons, beauty clinics, theatrical make-up studios and Spa. You will have the opportunity to train in the faculties brand new showcase salon Zeal @ Exeter College all at the Laurence Building on our Hele Road site. All our students experience a busy commercial environment, H2B professional treatments are available to visitors from all over the southwest. Learning resource centres also provide students with access to the internet as well as specialist information to support them during their studies.

This further education course is free for all 16-18 year olds who are resident in the UK and the European Economic Area for the last 3 years. (You must be under 19 on 31st August in the calendar year that you start your course). For any fee-related queries or further information, please contact the Advice and Recruitment Team on 01392 400444.